Tender

Digital consultancy support

NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS

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Tender

09 Aug 2019 at 14:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Savings & Investments (NS&I) is currently initiating a tender for "Digital consultancy support" services. This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically within consulting, and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procedure is selective, using a restricted method above threshold, and suppliers are required to complete a Selection Questionnaire by midday on 6th September 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 18th November 2019 for an initial period of one year, with potential extensions for up to two additional years, and has an indicative annual budget of £80,000, amounting to a maximum estimated contract value of £240,000 over three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in digital and fintech services. Businesses with expertise in monitoring competitor landscapes and knowledge of the evolving fintech environment, including Open Banking developments, are highly suited to compete. The chance to engage with NS&I — a prominent financial services institution — can enhance a firm's profile and lead to further growth in the public sector consulting domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital consultancy support

Notice Description

NS&I wishes to establish a contract with a provider of digital consultancy support services. A digital and fintech consultancy agency is required to help NS&I monitor the external competitor landscape, particularly focussing on fintechs, Open Banking developments and digital innovations. NS&I are expecting to contract with a supplier that has specialist knowledge within the digital and fintech sector with a comprehensive market coverage. The supplier should be able to provide monitoring over an extensive list of competitors' within the UK and around the world. The contract will last for an initial period of 1 year with the option to extend the contract on an annual basis for up to a further 2 years. Indicative budget for a one year contract is PS80,000.00 p.a. The estimated maximum value of a contract over 3 years would be PS240,000.00. Additional information: For the first stage of this restricted procedure, supppliers must complete a Selection Questionnaire. For further information and to download the Selection Questionnaire please visit the NS&I eProcurement portal: https://nsandi.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=NSANDI Completed selection questionnaires must be submitted via the NS&I eProcurement portal: https://nsandi.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=NSANDI by the deadline of Midday 6th September 2019. Any clarification questions relating to the opportunity must be submitted via the messaging function of the NS&I eProcurement portal: https://nsandi.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=NSANDI Communications should not be sent directly to NS&I. The deadline for clarification questions is Midday, 28th August 2019. Following evaluation of submitted questionnaires, it is envisaged that five suppliers will be invited to respond to a formal Invitation to Tender stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74a3c309-8561-4d81-a21b-9884ae88a73d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b2606a-d4d7-4582-a1c8-91afaa27b716
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2019 - 17 Nov 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1V 2QX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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